Tuition Assistance for Veterans

Welcome veterans to CVN. Veterans may apply for degrees, certifications, and take applicable courses from Columbia University through CVN. Eligible individuals may apply GI Bill® benefits to help sponsor their education.

There are many benefits available to advance the education of Veterans, Servicemembers, and their family members. We encourage you to explore the various education benefit options before you apply.

For assistance applying your benefits to your studies at Columbia University, contact the Office of Military & Veterans Affairs by phone at 212-854-3161 or by e-mail at veterans@columbia.edu.

The Post-9/11 GI Bill®
The Post-9/11 GI Bill offers higher education and training benefits to Veterans, Servicemembers, and their families who served after September 10, 2001. The Post-9/11 GI Bill program is comprised of multiple payments. All payments and maximum amounts listed on this page are applicable to individuals eligible for the full benefit (100% eligibility tier). If you are not eligible for the full benefit, the payment and maximum amounts listed will be prorated based on your eligibility percentage. Under the Post-9/11 GI Bill you may receive a:

Tuition & fee payment sent directly to the school

Monthly housing allowance sent to you

Books and supplies stipend sent to you

There are two main Post-9/11 GI Bill programs offering education assistance to survivors and dependents of Veterans:

The Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) Program offers education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of Veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition or of Veterans who died while on active duty or as a result of a service-related condition.

The Montgomery GI Bill assists active duty and Reservists with the pursuit of higher education degrees, certificates, and other education and training. There are two main programs:

Montomery GI Bill Active Duty for active duty members who enroll and pay $100 per month for 12 months and are then entitled to receive a monthly education benefit once they have completed a minimum service obligation.

The Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act, also known as the Forever GI Bill, was signed into law on August 17, 2017 and brings significant changes to Veterans' education benefits over the next few years, many of which expand education benefits for Veterans, servicemembers, families, and survivors. A summary of changes can be found here.

For Veterans: You may receive vocational rehabilitation and employment services to help with job training, employment accommodations, resume development, and job seeking skills coaching. Other services may be provided to assist Veterans in starting their own businesses or independent living services for those who are severely disabled and unable to work in traditional employment.

For Servicemembers and Veterans: VA's Education and Career Counseling program is a great opportunity for Servicemembers and Veterans to get personalized counseling and support to help guide their career paths, ensure the most effective use of their VA benefits, and achieve their goals.